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A Silicone Steamer Basket Cleans Easier Than A Metal One
A steamer basket is much less expensive than a steamer pot and can be used in almost any 1 or 2 quart pot you already have.
Helen Chen’s Asian Kitchen Carbon Steel Wok Set Review
A wok is best for stir fries because of the high sides. Go for a flat bottom wok so it works well on American stovetop burners.
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Is An Everyday Essential
Cast iron provides intense heat and can be used on a stovetop, in the oven, on a grill. The Lodge 12 inch skillet is great for everyday use.
Elegant Stainless Steel And Glass Universal Lid Review
The Nordic Ware 12-Inch Universal Pan Lid is a vented pot lid you should keep handy when cooking. It fits most frying pans and saucepans.
Three Saucepans Are All You Need
When it comes to saucepans, you really only need to purchase three basic sizes: a small, medium and large.
Invest In Good Frying Pans, Unless They Are Nonstick
An assortment of pans for frying and sauteing is essential for a functional kitchen. Stainless steel with an aluminum core is best.
French Press Coffee Maker Works Even If The Power’s Out
A French press coffee maker requires no electricity, is portable, easy to operate, and makes a great cup of coffee.
An Old Fashioned Meat Grinder Lasts Forever
You can buy grinding attachments for stand mixers, but an old fashioned hand operated meat grinder is inexpensive and will last forever.
Microplane
Microplanes have small incredibly sharp blades, perfect for zesting citrus, or shaving chocolate, or grating hard cheeses.
Graters And Grinders: Box Grater
A box grater is the tool you need when you are shredding cheese for pizza or mac 'n' cheese, or for making slaws
Graters And Grinders: Mandolin
A mandolin can slice, dice, make matchsticks, chip, shred, and grate, making it a handy tool for French fries or crinkle cut carrots.
Carving Fork: An Ideal Tool For Slicing Large Cuts Of Meat
A carving fork is sometimes the best tool for holding meat steady when you slice it. Their long tines make the process easy.
Vegetable Peelers: An Inexpensive But Necessary Tool For The Kitchen
The vegetable peeler is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. Read here to know what to look for when buying one.
Alaskan Ulu Rocker Knife
This Alaskan Ulu Rocker Knife, designed for skinning hides, comes in very handy in the kitchen, especially for mincing herbs.
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